Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader, defeating Rick Scott

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will remain in that post for another two years after he turned back a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), as GOP recriminations rolled on over their lackluster midterm results. McConnell, 80, had the support of 37 senators, while Scott got 10 votes and one senator abstained, CNN reported, citing two members of the GOP conference.-- More...